Cocoa Oat Bars
For the Bottom Crust: 4 cups quick cooking rolled oats 1/2 cup maple syrup pinch of puresalt 1/2 cup hot water For the Topping: 2 cups chocolate chips (or nibs) 1 cup finely chopped walnuts 1/2 cup maple syrup 2 cups shredded, unsweetened coconut 1 & 1/2 tsps arrowroot, kudzu or cornstarch Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, mix the oats, maple syrup, salt & water. Using the back of a large spoon, press the mixture firmly & evenly into an oiled 9×13 inch baking dish. Or instead, place parchment paper or plastic wrap on top of the mixture, roll it with a rolling...
Read MoreGrown-up Rice Crispy Treats
1 cup brown rice syrup 1/2 cup natural peanut butter (or other nut/seed butter – see notes below) 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional) 3 cups crispy, brown rice cereal In a large saucepan, heat the rice syrup & peanut butter over low heat until creamy. Stir in chocolate chips until they melt. Remove from heat & stir in cereal until coated. Press into a shallow, casserole dish (8×8 pyrex works well). Allow to set until firm. Cut into squares & serve. ________________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: ~ Adapted from “Cooking the...
Read MorePole Beans w/ Caramelized Onions
coconut oil, butter, or ghee 1 large onion, sliced thin 4 large garlic cloves cut into chunks 1 pound pole beans, ends trimmed pure salt & freshly ground pepper to taste Caramelize the onions by slowly & gently cooking them in the oil so they become translucent, then brown very slowly (this may take 15 – 20 mins). Once the onions look pretty good, add the garlic & saute just a few minutes more. Add the beans & continue cooking until tender crisp (5 – 10 mins depending on how you like them). Add salt & pepper to taste & serve....
Read MoreBalsamic Roasted Beets
4 large beets, peeled & cut into chunks 2 TBSP melted butter, ghee, or coconut oil 1/2 tsp pure salt freshly ground black pepper balsamic vinegar (optional) Preheat oven to 400. Wash beets, cut them into chunks & place in large bowl. Add oil & toss to combine. Add salt & pepper & toss again. Spread out on baking sheet (9×13 pyrex works well) & bake for 40 mins (more or less, depending on what looks good to you). Drizzle with balsamic vinegar & serve. ______________________________________________________________________________________ SIDE NOTES: This...
Read MoreRoasted Moroccan Garbanzos
2 cups DRY garbanzo beans (1 15 oz bag) 6 cups of water (room temp is best) 1 TBSP melted coconut oil or extra virgin olive oil 2 tsps moroccan spice mix 1/2 tsp sea salt To make the spice mix: 2 tsps ground cumin 1 tsp ground coriander 1/2 tsp each of chili powder, paprika & cinnamon 1/4 tsp ginger 1/8 tsp cayenne pinch of ground cloves Rinse beans in a colander. Add the beans to a bowl with the water & soak overnight for approx 12 hours. Drain beans and let them sit in the colander for 15 – 30 mins to let out the excess moisture. Preheat oven to 350. Transfer chick peas to...
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